Professional Resume Template for
Makeup Artist
Genevieve L. Fontaine
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0143
genevieve.fontaine@email.com
linkedin.com/in/genevieve-fontaine | instagram.com/gfontaine.makeup | gfontainemakeup.portfolio
Professional Summary
Versatile Makeup Artist with 5 years of experience executing editorial, film, and high-fashion makeup services across corporate and creative sectors. Expertise includes airbrush application, color theory, SFX artistry, and facial morphology analysis. Successfully reduced on-set touch-up delays by 25% and managed cosmetics inventories worth up to $15,000 with zero discrepancies. Proficient with TEMPTU Airbrush systems, RCMA Color wheels, Kryolan SFX palettes, and Adobe Photoshop for digital touch-ups.
Work Experience
Key Makeup Artist — Lumina Media Collective
Atlanta, GA | June 2023 – Present
- Designed and applied camera-ready HD makeup looks for 120+ lead and supporting talent across 14 independent commercial productions, ensuring look continuity across multi-day shoots.
- Reduced actor touch-up downtime by 20% on set by developing a standardized prep and priming routine tailored to varied outdoor lighting conditions.
- Managed a makeup kit inventory worth $18,000, optimizing product replenishment cycles to cut waste and reduce monthly product spend by 15%.
- Led a team of 3 assistant makeup artists during high-volume fashion shoots, maintaining a 100% on-time call-sheet adherence rate.
Makeup Artist — Aura Bridal & Event Styling
Atlanta, GA | September 2021 – May 2023
- Executed customized bridal and event makeup designs for 250+ clients, maintaining a 4.9/5-star satisfaction rating across online booking platforms.
- Standardized sanitary protocols and brush-cleaning workflows, reducing sanitation prep time by 25% between client sessions.
- Negotiated contract pricing with 5 local bridal boutiques, expanding referral channels and increasing booking volume by 30% year-over-year.
- Consulted with 100+ clients on skincare preparation regimens prior to event dates, decreasing wedding-day skin redness complaints by 95%.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Esthetics and Makeup Artistry
Atlanta Institute of Beauty and Esthetics · Atlanta, GA · 2021
Skills
HD camera makeup, Airbrush makeup application, Color theory analysis, SFX prosthetics, Bridal makeup design, Sanitary protocols, Skin preparation, Face shape mapping, Lash application, Vendor management, Client consultation, TEMPTU Airbrush, Kryolan palettes, Mehron, Graftobian, RCMA, Ben Nye
Projects
Atlanta Fashion Week Runway Campaign
Role: Key Makeup Artist
Tools: TEMPTU Airbrush System, Kryolan SFX Kit, RCMA Foundations, Ring Light LED Panels
Managed the full makeup execution for 40 models across a 3-day runway event, executing fast-paced looks with zero delays and a 100% on-schedule completion rate.
Short Film 'Shadows of the Stage'
Role: SFX and Character Designer
Tools: Kryolan Prosthetics, Graftobian Liquid Latex, Mehron Color Palettes, Spirit Gum
Designed complex aging and injury makeup for 6 cast members within a $4,000 materials budget, completing all applications 15 minutes ahead of each daily shoot call.
Certifications
- Licensed Esthetician - Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Esthetics (2021)
- Certified Airbrush Makeup Specialist - Temptu Academy (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Professional Affiliations: Member, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 798
- Availability: Immediately available for freelance and contract engagements
Job Market Insights
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Makeup Artist
Job Market Insights
$55,000
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$120,000
Avg:
$82,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of makeup artists in the theatrical and performance sectors, as well as general personal care services, is driven by the expansion of film and television production hubs outside of California, notably in Georgia and New York. While digital media and CGI have advanced, the demand for on-set precision and real-time physical makeup application remains strong for high-definition productions. Overall employment for theatrical and performance makeup artists is projected to grow by 5% over the next decade.
5% growth over 10 years
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